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Imaging of the TMJ

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There are a number of techniques available for imaging the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), including conventional and panographic radiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The optimal imaging strategy in a patient with TMJ disease will depend largely on the clinical scenario and the questions to be answered. In general, radiography and CT are preferred for assessment of hard tissues, while MRI is more suited for evaluating the soft tissues, including the articular disc. In this chapter, we review the most commonly used techniques for TMJ imaging, with a focus on their indications, relative strengths and weaknesses, image interpretation, and common findings in patients with TMJ dislocations.

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    Benjamin Huang M.D., M.P.H., André Mol D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D. & Angela Broome D.D.S., M.S.

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Huang, B., Mol, A., Broome, A. (2018). Imaging of the TMJ. In: Matthews, N. (eds) Dislocation of the Temporomandibular Joint. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62652-9_2

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